Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)

Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) provides tax-free monthly payments to eligible retired veterans with combat-related injuries. With CRSC, veterans can receive both their full military retirement pay and their VA disability compensation, if the injury is combat-related.

Eligibility:

Retired veterans with combat-related injuries must meet all of the following criteria to apply for CRSC:

Active, Reserve, or medically retired with 20 years of creditable service.